Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana era is off to a winning start, but the battle for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is already heating up. South Africa fought their way to a 2-1 victory over Guinea at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, with defenders Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini finding the net to hand Mosimane three valuable points in his return to the national-team dugout. Okon broke the deadlock in the 30th minute before Guinea responded through Seydouba Cisse in the…

National team retains its continental championship in Uganda after an unbeaten run through the 2026 tournament Egypt has retained the African AirBadminton Team Relay title for the second consecutive year after winning the continental championship held in Uganda, as reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner. The Egyptian national team completed a successful campaign through the group stage, semi-final and final to defend the title it first secured in 2025. Egypt delivered consistent performances throughout the competition, finishing top of its…

Mamelodi Sundowns are now one victory away from a blockbuster FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain after conquering Al Ahli in Pretoria on Saturday. The African champions defeated their Asian counterparts 2-1 at a packed Loftus Versfeld Stadium, with Portuguese forward Nuno Santos scoring twice to secure the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup and send Sundowns into the Challenger Cup. The significance of the victory goes beyond another international trophy. Sundowns are now just one match away from meeting the reigning…

Pitso Mosimane has unveiled his first Bafana Bafana squad since returning as head coach, with Mamelodi Sundowns providing the largest contingent for South Africa’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Mosimane named a 30-man squad at Safa House in Nasrec, Johannesburg on Thursday for matches against Guinea on September 26 and Eritrea on September 30, with an international friendly against Egypt scheduled for October 4. Sundowns have 11 players in the squad, including goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, defenders Aubrey…

A costly goalkeeping error denied Kaizer Chiefs victory against Polokwane City on Saturday, while Mamelodi Sundowns were forced to settle for a draw after surrendering a late lead against Chippa United. Chiefs appeared on course for back-to-back victories at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Limpopo after Lebohang Maboe gave them the lead in the 29th minute. But their advantage disappeared in the second half when Polokwane City were gifted an equaliser through a costly error involving goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.…

The Springboks have underlined their status as the dominant force in world rugby, defeating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, United States, to clinch the inaugural four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series 3-1. South Africa produced a powerful display at M&T Bank Stadium, scoring six tries to four in front of more than 68,000 spectators as the All Blacks struggled to contain the world champions in the decisive stages. The victory completed a remarkable turnaround for the Springboks, who lost the opening…

Dr Danny Jordaan has secured his fourth term as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), defeating businessman and AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu in a decisive vote preceded by a dramatic dispute over the exclusion of a KwaZulu-Natal region from the elective congress. Jordaan won 157 votes to Zungu’s 82, giving the incumbent a commanding 75-vote majority and a fresh mandate to lead South African football. But the election was conducted against the backdrop of deepening tensions within SAFA,…

Mamelodi Sundowns are sending an early warning to their Betway Premiership rivals: Bafana Ba Style are once again setting the pace. The Brazilians strengthened their grip on the summit with a convincing 3-0 victory over Siwelele at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night, opening up a six-point lead over second-placed Orlando Pirates. It was another statement of intent from Miguel Cardoso’s side, who are yet to taste defeat in the league and have now won their last five matches. Sundowns have…

The Springboks are determined to give American rugby fans a taste of the intensity and quality of Test rugby when they face the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series finale in Baltimore on Saturday. With the 2031 Rugby World Cup set to be hosted in the United States, Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese believes Saturday’s blockbuster at M&T Bank Stadium presents a valuable opportunity to showcase the sport to a new audience. The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry decider comes…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has attributed delays in paying Bafana Bafana players and support staff their 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC26) bonuses to outstanding international tax compliance requirements in the United States and Mexico. SAFA said in a statement on Monday the bonuses have not been withheld because of a lack of funds, but because the association is still required to comply with federal and state tax laws in the US, as well as Mexican tax legislation, following…